Common
New Year’s resolutions focus on personal wellness, like new diets and
exercise routines. But what about your financial wellness? Do you have
an emergency fund? A plan to pay down debt or save for a mortgage down
payment?

January
is designated as National Financial Wellness Month, and it is a great
time to pay attention to the health of your finances, as well as your
body and diet. The 2016 Federal Reserve Report on the Economic
Well-Being of U.S. Households stated that 44 percent of adults surveyed
would not be able to cover an emergency expense of just $400 without
borrowing money or selling something to come up with cash.

Just
like a new health regimen starts one step at a time, so does your
journey to financial wellness. Your library and other organizations are
here to help you through the process.

Be
sure to read the information in this newsletter about the financial
programs the Wyomissing Public Library is doing in partnership with
Visions Federal Credit Union.

Bond
with your child while you experience yoga together! For ages 3ish to
5ish and a parent or guardian. Remember to bring two beach towels or
yoga mats. (Daddies, Nannies, Aunties and Uncles are also welcome to
attend.)

Led by Jenny Reichenbach, Registered Nurse and International Board certified Lactation Consultant. No registration required.

Finances for New Families

Monday, January 8, 2018

@ 1:00 p.m.

Getting
married and having kids are natural progressions in life for many, but
they also present new financial situations. This workshop will help
families discover, prioritize and design a workable plan for their goals
and lifestyles.

Presented by Ian Paisley of Visions Federal Credit Union.

Registration is requested. Please call the main desk or register online below.

Led
by yoga instructor Amy Sharkey. Join us for some Vinyasa style
yoga in the library's community room. All levels of experience are
welcome. Each class is one hour long. No registration is
required, and drop-ins are welcome!

Yoga classes meet at the following times:

Thursday night @ 5:30 p.m.

Thursday night @ 6:45 p.m.

The cost is $12 per class, or 10 sessions for $100. Questions? Please call the main desk or e-mail Amy Sharkey .

Block Party

Saturday, January 13

@ 10:30 a.m.

Come
build with us! We'll have Legos, Lincoln Logs, Magna Tiles, and of
course classic wooden blocks. There's a little something here to please
just about everyone! All ages are welcome.

Registration is requested. Please call the main desk or register online here.

First-time author Teresa Messineo will talk about her new novel, The Fire by Night.
Messineo, a graduate of DeSales University, set her novel in two very
different locations during World War II. Though worlds apart, there is
an enduring relationship between two young military nurses as they cope
with war. Copies of her book will be available for purchase.

Registration is requested. Please call the main desk or register online here.

It's more fun to watch a movie when you can share it with others. We'll have the popcorn ready! No registration required.

This month's feature movie will be

Cars 3 (rated G). Recommended for children age 6 and up.

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Tuesday, January 16

﻿@ 6:00 p.m.

Pick a spot in the library, grab a book, and hang out with our adorable furry friend, Trixie.

Dogs
as reading tutors? Our furry friends are non-judgmental listeners
that won’t laugh when a child makes a mistake or stumbles over a
word. Instead, these pups lay next to the children and enjoy the
story being read to them.

All ages are welcome to attend.

﻿No registration required.

Build a Better Budget

Wednesday, January 17

@ 6:30 p.m.

Everyone
wants control over their financial lives, but how do we get it? In one
word: BUDGET. It is the most powerful weapon to gain a more secure
future. In this workshop, participants will identify their short- and
long-term goals, and learn how to design realistic spending and savings
plans to reach those objectives, including options for getting out of
debt and staying there.

Presented by Lindsay Kennedy of Visions Federal Credit Union.

Registration is requested. Please call the main desk or register online below.